06 February 2015 - The first Madrid Fusión Manila was officially launched on February 03 during the Madrid Fusión 2015 - the 13th International Gastronomic Summit at the Palacio Municipal de los Congresos de Madrid.
Madrid Fusión Manila will highlight the Philippines as a culinary center of excellence and present a unique opportunity to gather chefs, food aficionados and food and beverage companies. It will be held from April 24 to 26 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Philippine Ambassador to Spain Carlos C. Salinas underscored in his remarks that Madrid Fusión-Manila will be the biggest culinary gathering to happen in the Philippines. It is a fitting celebration of the kinship and history between the Philippines and Spain which spans more than 370 years. He then encouraged guests to participate in the event and to mark 2015 as the Visit the Philippines Year in their personal calendars.
Philippine participation in Madrid Fusión 2015 and the organization of Madrid Fusión Manila are projects of the Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, the Philippine Embassy in Madrid and private stakeholders. END